Health district cautions ‘pandemic is not over’ (11/30/2022) - While COVID-19 cases remained relatively stable across the United States over the past week, the Three Rivers Health District continues to urge residents to vaccinate themselves. “The virus continues to… …
East Peer to host NAMI Peer-to-Peer training (11/30/2022) - The 84 East Peer Recovery Center is partnered with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and offers free support and education to individuals and families with mental illness or… …
Letters to Santa (11/30/2022) - Children may send their Letters to Santa Claus to the Gazette-Journal for publication on Dec. 22. We ask that you send us your letters to Santa no later than the… …
Voice/text messages remind residents of COVID-19 booster (11/30/2022) - Residents in the Three Rivers Health District, and other Virginia Department of Health districts across the commonwealth, ages 50 and older, began receiving text messages and phone calls on Monday… …
Salvation Army still looking for volunteers (11/22/2022) - Red Kettle season is underway and the Salvation Army is still looking for volunteers to fill shifts at the various donation locations it has set up in the area. If… …
Christmas at Buck’s (11/22/2022) - The Guinea Heritage Association will hold Christmas in Guinea on Dec. 10 at Buck’s Store Museum, Bena. Last year, Santa Claus met cars as they visited. …
8-year-old celebrates birthday with community cleanup (11/22/2022) - While most eight-year-olds ask for a party with friends for their birthday, Gloucester resident Isaac O’Shields had a different idea this year. He asked his parents if he could do… …
Gloucester BBQer wins high honors at world championships (11/22/2022) - Dave Dick of Gloucester, has received high honors in the Kansas City BBQ Society World Championship held earlier this month in Gadsden, Alabama. Dick competed against top pitmasters from across… …
Early screening key for lung cancer (11/22/2022) - Health care providers continuously promote early screening for lung cancer, especially for those at high risk for developing the disease. Fatima Javier Wong, D.O., a pulmonary and critical care physician… …Offices, schools close for holiday (11/22/2022) - All courts and county offices in Gloucester and Mathews closed at noon on Wednesday and will remain closed the rest of this week in observance of Thanksgiving. Schools in both… …
Christmas parade grand marshals share a heart of service for community (11/22/2022) - This year’s grand marshals for the Gloucester Christmas and Holiday Parade share a heart of service for their community. Lisa and Jim Munson of Gloucester, have spent years behind the… …COMMUNITY EVENTS (11/22/2022) - Ongoing POP UP SHOW: The Bay School Community Arts Center, Mathews, will be holding its Christmas Tree themed pop up show from now until Dec. 24. Shop for unique little… …
Here comes Santa Claus…where? (11/22/2022) - Local children will have quite a few opportunities to see Santa Claus in person during the upcoming weeks. It may look as if Santa will have to be in several… …
Meet Santa (11/22/2022) - Take some time with your kids this holiday season and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Gloucester Library, Main Street Center, on Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. until… …
Light shows begin this week (11/22/2022) - For many, one of the most popular holiday traditions is driving around to view the light displays. Here are a couple of spots to check out as you tour the… …
Holiday parades (11/22/2022) - Be sure to attend this year’s local holiday parades. Gloucester’s Christmas & Holiday Parade will be held on Dec. 3, beginning at 3 p.m. Mathews will hold its parade on… …Holiday Photos in the Park (11/22/2022) - Gloucester Parks, Recreation & Tourism sponsors Holiday Photos in the Park on Saturday, Dec. 10. Ten-minute appointments are available between noon and 1:30 p.m. in the amphitheater. Parks and Rec… …
GMHS seeks donations for Angel Fund on GivingTuesday (11/22/2022) - The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society is seeking to raise $10,000 for the shelter’s Angel Fund this coming Tuesday for GivingTuesday. The shelter’s Angel Fund provides non-routine, life-saving veterinary care for homeless… …
Decorating Main Street (11/22/2022) - The Garden Club of Gloucester and Mathews decorates wreaths every year at the Gloucester Museum of History to hang on the historical buildings along the court circle for the holiday… …Commemorative ornaments (11/22/2022) - Gloucester and Mathews counties both have commemorative ornaments available for purchase. At left is this year’s special ornament for Gloucester, featuring the historic Abingdon Episcopal Church. It can be purchased… …
All decked out (11/22/2022) - Historic Edge Hill House is decorated for Christmas. The Gloucester Woman’s Club will hold an open house here on Saturday, Dec. 3, after the Gloucester Christmas Parade. …